Rest in peace, Phyllis George.
due to complications from a blood disorder. George first made her mark on the national stage by winning the Miss America pageant in 1971, which launched her into a broadcasting career with CBS in 1974, when she became the first female sportscaster to work at a major TV network. , appearing on-air alongside the likes of Brent Musburger, Irv Cross and Jimmy"The Greek" Snyder.
"The CBS Sports family is deeply saddened by the passing of Phyllis George, an icon in the sports broadcasting industry who contributed greatly to the rich history and tradition of CBS Sports.
Her ex-husband and former Kentucky Gov. John Brown Jr. confirmed the news to the Louisville Courier-Journal on Saturday, saying,"Phyllis was a great asset to Kentucky. We had a great partnership. I think we enjoyed every single day." The Texas native is survived by her two children with the former governor, including CNN reporter Pamela Brown.
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